What are the responsibilities and job description for the New Business Associate I position at Americo Financial Life and Annuity?
Americo is hiring a full time New Business Associate I to join our growing team! The hours for this position are Monday - Friday, 8-5 on site at our downtown KC office.
Our New Business department is responsible for onboarding life/annuity policies and handling other New Business related administrative processes within the established guidelines and service levels. This role provides for the handling of inbound calls from internal agent/client-facing departments in support of application processing.
Key Responsibilities
Americo: We’re in this for life!
The roots of the Americo family of companies date back more than 100 years. Americo is a life insurance and annuity company providing innovative products to our customers. At Americo, it’s the people who make things work, so we hope you join us!
Compensation
What you’ll love about working at Americo:
Our competitive pay and robust bonus program, offered to all associates, will make you feel valued.
Learning And Development
We prepare you for success with a comprehensive, paid training program. Additionally, our Talent Development team creates various development opportunities for associates at every stage of their careers.
Work-life Balance
We value work-life balance with our generous paid time off; you begin accruing hours every month, and they increase with tenure. All new hires earn over three weeks of paid time off annually, plus 11 paid company holidays! We also support new mothers with a maternity leave program, along with paid STD and LTD.
Health And Well-being
We commit to your health and well-being and are proud to offer comprehensive health and life insurance options, including FSA or HSA accounts and subsidies to support your health and fitness goals through vendor partnerships at The Y, Orange Theory, WW, and more.
Future Planning
Americo offers a 401(k) with a company match. We also have tuition reimbursement programs to further your education.
Giving Back
We support several local organizations, such as Ronald McDonald House, Hope Lodge, the American Red Cross, Harvesters, and many more. Our associates volunteer their time and donate money alongside the company to make a difference in our community.
The Fun Stuff
Americo participates in the Kansas City Corporate Challenge, a great way to connect with coworkers. Additionally, we host events like a Royals Party at the K, a legendary Holiday Party, and in-office events with local vendors to allow associates to step away from work and enjoy each other’s company.
Bustling Environment
Our newly renovated offices are conveniently located in downtown Kansas City, within walking distance of your favorite restaurants and attractions. Plus, you’ll receive complimentary paid parking near our Americo offices – downtown parking is a premium, but we’ve got you covered.
#AMERICO
Our New Business department is responsible for onboarding life/annuity policies and handling other New Business related administrative processes within the established guidelines and service levels. This role provides for the handling of inbound calls from internal agent/client-facing departments in support of application processing.
Key Responsibilities
- Receive and process work received via telephone, email and other electronic methods
- Index and Submit application data into AWD, APNG, NBU, and NBUW.
- Review, make decisions and take appropriate actions to issue/close and process funding sources within acceptable time service standards.
- Communicate with Agents as needed during routine policy processing
- Handle internal phone inquiries from agent and client facing departments
- Various other duties based on department needs including reporting, quality, testing, special assignments, and/or projects
- Detail-oriented with a strong attention to deadlines
- Ability to prioritize tasks with competing deadlines
- Computer proficiency and willingness to learn new systems
- Excellent organizational skills
- Exceptional phone etiquitte
- Typing speed of at least 40 wpm
- Ability to work in a team environment
- 2 year degree or years of relevant experience
Americo: We’re in this for life!
The roots of the Americo family of companies date back more than 100 years. Americo is a life insurance and annuity company providing innovative products to our customers. At Americo, it’s the people who make things work, so we hope you join us!
Compensation
What you’ll love about working at Americo:
Our competitive pay and robust bonus program, offered to all associates, will make you feel valued.
Learning And Development
We prepare you for success with a comprehensive, paid training program. Additionally, our Talent Development team creates various development opportunities for associates at every stage of their careers.
Work-life Balance
We value work-life balance with our generous paid time off; you begin accruing hours every month, and they increase with tenure. All new hires earn over three weeks of paid time off annually, plus 11 paid company holidays! We also support new mothers with a maternity leave program, along with paid STD and LTD.
Health And Well-being
We commit to your health and well-being and are proud to offer comprehensive health and life insurance options, including FSA or HSA accounts and subsidies to support your health and fitness goals through vendor partnerships at The Y, Orange Theory, WW, and more.
Future Planning
Americo offers a 401(k) with a company match. We also have tuition reimbursement programs to further your education.
Giving Back
We support several local organizations, such as Ronald McDonald House, Hope Lodge, the American Red Cross, Harvesters, and many more. Our associates volunteer their time and donate money alongside the company to make a difference in our community.
The Fun Stuff
Americo participates in the Kansas City Corporate Challenge, a great way to connect with coworkers. Additionally, we host events like a Royals Party at the K, a legendary Holiday Party, and in-office events with local vendors to allow associates to step away from work and enjoy each other’s company.
Bustling Environment
Our newly renovated offices are conveniently located in downtown Kansas City, within walking distance of your favorite restaurants and attractions. Plus, you’ll receive complimentary paid parking near our Americo offices – downtown parking is a premium, but we’ve got you covered.
#AMERICO